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The Oracle Code | Barbara Gordon, Hackers, & More

Title: The Oracle Code By: Marieke Mijkamp and illustrated by: Manuel Preitano Genre: DC | Teen & YA | Graphic Novels | Comics | Mystery | Suspense Published: March 10th, 2020 AMAZON | GOODREADS   Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and artist Manuel Preitano unveil a graphic novel that explores the dark corridors of Barbara Gordon's first mystery: herself.    After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed below the waist, Barbara Gordon must undergo physical and mental rehabilitation at Arkham Center for Independence. She must adapt to a new normal, but she cannot shake the feeling that something is dangerously amiss. Strange sounds escape at night while patients start to go missing.    Is this suspicion simply a result of her trauma? Or does Barbara actually hear voices coming from the center's labyrinthine hallways? It's up to Barbara to put the pieces together to solve the mysteries behind the walls.   ...

Robin Hood & Maid Marian RETELLINGS for BOOK LOVERS

 Does Noel mostly hunt down and obsess over Retellings?  Does Noel go through book phases, and then have to hunt down books that fit those odd phases?  Is it hard to find good retellings? The answer to the first two is rather obvious to some (nods head yes, while saying NOOO...), the last one is tricky. It's not hard to find good retellings, but if you're looking for specific ones? Heck yes, it is! Here's a list of the top Robin Hood and Maid Marian Retellings ! *You can find links, my personal thoughts about them, and their descriptions in this post!* The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell     When sixteen-year-old Sylvie’s brother takes over management of their family’s vast estates, Sylvie feels powerless to stop his abuse of the local commoners. Her dearest friend asks her to run away to the woods with him, and soon a host of other villagers join them. Together, they form their own community and fight to right the wrongs perpetrated by t...